Passion Fruit Chicken

Name: Passion Fruit Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 dash salt; 1 dash pepper; 1 splash soy sauce; 0.5 cup cornstarch for coating; 3 tbsp peanut oil or avocado oil for frying; 3 unit fresh passion fruit pulp (about 2–3 fruits); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp honey or sugar; 2 clove garlic, grated; 1 tbsp ginger, grated; 1 tsp chili peppers (fresh or flakes); 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water (for slurry); 2 sprigs scallions, chopped; 2 sprigs cilantro, chopped; 1 tsp chili pepper, sliced

I’m back in the kitchen! Feeling impulsive at the grocery store, I picked up some fresh passion fruit because they looked too good to ignore. I decided to spin it into my own take on orange chicken. The result? Tangy, sour, bright, and better than I expected. I’d make it again and am already excited for leftovers!

chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

cornstarch for coating

peanut oil or avocado oil for frying

unit fresh passion fruit pulp (about 2–3 fruits)

chili peppers (fresh or flakes)

chili pepper, sliced

Step 1

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a little soy sauce, then coat it in cornstarch.

Step 2

Sear the chicken in peanut or avocado oil until crisp and golden.

Step 1

Mix the passion fruit pulp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers in a bowl.

Step 2

Adjust the sweet, sour, and heat balance to your liking.

Step 1

Pour the sauce into the pan and let it heat up.

Step 2

If you want the sauce thicker, stir together cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then pour it into the pan and let it bubble until the sauce thickens.

Step 3

Toss the chicken in the sauce until it’s glossy.

Step 4

Finish with scallions, cilantro, and chili pepper as garnish.

Use fresh passion fruit for the best flavor, but frozen pulp can work in a pinch.

Adjust the sweetness and sourness of the sauce to your taste by adding more honey or rice vinegar.

For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken pieces.

Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?

Yes, chicken breast works well in this recipe. Just make sure not to overcook it to keep it tender.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

You can prepare the sauce and fry the chicken in advance, but toss them together just before serving for the best texture.

What can I use as a substitute for passion fruit?

If you can’t find passion fruit, you can use orange juice with a splash of lime juice for a similar tangy flavor.

Is this recipe spicy?

The level of spice depends on the amount of chili peppers you use. Adjust to your preference.

Can I bake the chicken instead of frying it?

Yes, you can bake the chicken at 400°F until cooked through, but it won’t be as crispy as frying.

chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

cornstarch for coating

peanut oil or avocado oil for frying

unit fresh passion fruit pulp (about 2–3 fruits)

chili peppers (fresh or flakes)

chili pepper, sliced

Step 1

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a little soy sauce, then coat it in cornstarch.

Step 2

Sear the chicken in peanut or avocado oil until crisp and golden.

Step 1

Mix the passion fruit pulp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers in a bowl.

Step 2

Adjust the sweet, sour, and heat balance to your liking.

Step 1

Pour the sauce into the pan and let it heat up.

Step 2

If you want the sauce thicker, stir together cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then pour it into the pan and let it bubble until the sauce thickens.

Step 3

Toss the chicken in the sauce until it’s glossy.

Step 4

Finish with scallions, cilantro, and chili pepper as garnish.

Use fresh passion fruit for the best flavor, but frozen pulp can work in a pinch.

Adjust the sweetness and sourness of the sauce to your taste by adding more honey or rice vinegar.

For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken pieces.

Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?

Yes, chicken breast works well in this recipe. Just make sure not to overcook it to keep it tender.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

You can prepare the sauce and fry the chicken in advance, but toss them together just before serving for the best texture.

What can I use as a substitute for passion fruit?

If you can’t find passion fruit, you can use orange juice with a splash of lime juice for a similar tangy flavor.

Is this recipe spicy?

The level of spice depends on the amount of chili peppers you use. Adjust to your preference.

Can I bake the chicken instead of frying it?

Yes, you can bake the chicken at 400°F until cooked through, but it won’t be as crispy as frying.

Passion Fruit Chicken

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Ingredients

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How to make Passion Fruit Chicken

Prepare the chicken

Make the sauce

Combine and finish

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Passion Fruit Chicken

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the sauce

For garnish

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

How to make Passion Fruit Chicken

Prepare the chicken

Make the sauce

Combine and finish

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Tips & Tricks

FAQS